The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rafina
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Rafina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Rafina will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Rafina on Thu, Nov 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct ferries cover the 222 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Santorini (Island) to Rafina
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Rafina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 119 nautical miles (222 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
€60 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Rafina ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Rafina ferries for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:15 AM Santorini (Island) | 6h05 | 5:20 PM Rafina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Santorini (Island) | 9h30 | 2:00 AM Rafina | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Rafina
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rafina run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest ferry covers the 119 nautical miles (222 km) distance in 5h 35m. There are 13 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Rafina are available to foot passengers.




Distance 119 nautical miles (222 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 13 |
Fastest ferry 5h 35m |
First ferry 03:00 |
Last ferry 23:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries from Santorini (Island) to RafinaYou can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Rafina with Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Rafina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Rafina by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rafina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Athinios Port, which is located around 4.5 miles (7.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Rafina, located 0.6 miles (996 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Santorini (Island) to Rafina
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Roka Kafeneio (0.6km)
- To Psaraki (0.8km)
- The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
- Main companies are Santorini Taxi and Thira Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line: KTEL, Stop: Athinios Port
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